Position description
What’s in it for me?
- Up to 15% discretionary bonus of your basic salary, dependent on personal and company performance;
- 10% of all first year net fees for any new business identified and generated by you. For the avoidance of doubt, the bonus is paid on the first year fees only and not earned in any following year/s;
- Monthly working from home allowance;
- Equipment allowance;
- Individual, dedicated training budget;
- Pension and Life Insurance;
- Lunch vouchers;
- Eco cheques;
- Travel allowance;
- Hospitalisation insurance.
About the Role
Penta (formerly Hume Brophy) is recruiting a new member of our EU team to support our expanding portfolio of clients, working primarily on agri-food policies.
This will be an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 2 years of public affairs experience to play a key role in the next phase of our growth.
Penta works with clients to solve complex global challenges by providing data-led solutions for stakeholder strategy and engagement. Our Brussels team is sector-led, using proprietary data to define political, regulatory and campaigning strategies that deliver results for our clients.
Core responsibilities:
- Providing support to colleagues and contributing to account management and team tasks;
- Developing insights on the reputation of a company or sector using our intelligence tools;
- Maintaining awareness of current affairs and external developments relevant to Penta's business and client objectives;
- Building a network of relevant contacts;
- Contributing to business development, including researching proposals, identifying promotional opportunities, and supporting Penta event organisation.
About You
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, dynamic and have a strong desire to develop into a key player in an integrated, international service offering for clients.
The ideal candidate will further have:
- 2 years' experience in EU affairs, preferably with a focus on agriculture, food, and trade policies;
- A strategic, curious mindset;
- A commitment to the highest professional standards, always looking to go above and beyond client expectations;
- An ability to work flexibly and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment;
- First-rate analytical and communication skills;
- An interest in data and in learning to integrate it into communications consultancy;
- A track record of developing strong networks;
- Fluent written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in an additional EU language is a plus;
- A positive attitude and enthusiasm for Penta, our clients, and our ambitions.
Previous agency and/or EU institutions or national government experience is considered an advantage.
About us
We are not only a sector-led, political, regulatory and campaigning firm that delivers results for our clients to enhance their commercial outcomes and improve their operating environments; but also are led by data and insight, with the platform at the heart of the business.
Application instructions
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